As-Is

• A used vehicle must be safe and in reasonable driving condition, even if sold “As-Is.” Washington State law covers an "implied warranty of merchantability” that can only be disregarded if you knowingly sign a waiver.
  
  

Contract Terms

• Any costs other than the purchase price, like finance charges and taxes, must be revealed in writing by the dealer. Once a contract is signed by both parties, the dealer can’t change the terms.
  
  

Contract Finalization

• If you are financing a vehicle, the dealer has four normal business days to get financing and finalize the contract. If the dealer can't get financing, the contract is not binding and must be returned to you.
  
  

Contract Cancellation

• According to the Office of the Attorney General, a common misconception is that car buyers have a three-day grace period to cancel a signed contract. This is not correct.
  
  

Lemon Law

• The Washington state lemon law covers new vehicles needing significant and ongoing repairs covered under warranty. Arbitration will be provided by the state at no cost.
  
  

Private Sales

• Implied warranties and the lemon law do not apply to private auto sales.You can ask for sales terms in writing.